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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.02, 709.14 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.02, 709.14 and 317.64 is: 438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.02 : 709.14 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.02/709.14 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.02x = 709.14 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.02x = 225,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,251.23/514.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.21

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